Dioctyl carbonate · INCI: Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Dicaprylyl Carbonate (CAS 1680-31-5) is a lightweight carbonate ester prized for its exceptional sensory profile: fast spreading, dry velvety finish and non-greasy feel. It improves pigment dispersion and application smoothness in foundations, BB creams and primers, and enhances SPF formulations by solubilizing organic UV filters.
As a readily biodegradable, plant-derived-positioned ester it is a proven replacement for cyclic silicones in natural and clean-beauty concepts. Typical use level is 2–10% in face care, sun care, color cosmetics, cleansing oils and hair care. Every batch ships with COA, TDS, and a GHS-compliant English SDS.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate (INCI: Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C17H34O3) is a carbonate ester of a branched C8 alcohol. Its sensory profile — fast spreading, light and velvety, with a dry non-greasy finish — is what makes it a benchmark emollient for face care, sun care and colour cosmetics. It is a colourless to pale-yellow oil that stays liquid well below freezing and is essentially odourless.
Chemically it is a stable, low-polarity ester: it resists oxidation, does not hydrolyse readily under normal storage, and is compatible with the esters, triglycerides, silicones and UV filters used in mainstream emulsions. It has no GHS hazard classification and is not classified as dangerous goods, which simplifies transport and storage. Typical use level is 2–10 %.
In liquid foundations, BB creams, primers and concealers Dicaprylyl Carbonate improves pigment dispersion and application smoothness, helping to produce an even, streak-free finish. Its light texture also reduces the heavy feel of high-pigment formulas without compromising pay-off.
It solubilises organic UV filters effectively and spreads them uniformly over the skin, which supports an even protective film and a comfortable, non-tacky after-feel. It works in both chemical and hybrid sunscreens and blends well with higher-viscosity emollients in water-resistant systems.
Used at 2–10 % in creams, lotions, cleansing oils and hair serums, it delivers a light, elegant emollience and improves the spread of the oil phase. Its readily biodegradable profile and non-silicone chemistry make it a natural fit for natural and clean-beauty positioning.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate is available in 200 kg net iron drums or 1000 L IBCs, with laboratory quantities for bench trials. Its low freezing point means the product stays pourable in cold warehouses, and standard drum pumps can be used for transfer.
Store in sealed containers in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. The ester is oxidation-stable and has no GHS hazard classification, so it is not regulated as dangerous goods. Shelf life is long under these conditions; refer to the SDS for detailed guidance.
Our Dicaprylyl Carbonate is produced under ISO 9001:2015 to a ≥ 98.0 % (GC) specification and released with a full COA. A TDS and a GHS-compliant English SDS are provided with every commercial order. Because the product carries no GHS classification, it ships as non-dangerous goods; the minimum order quantity is 1 kg, with bulk supply in 200 kg net drums or 1000 L IBCs on request.
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Dicaprylyl Carbonate (INCI: Dicaprylyl Carbonate) is a fast-spreading, dry-touch emollient ester — the well-known Cetiol CC type. It gives a silky, non-greasy finish and is a proven silicone-free alternative in modern formulations. Qingdao Marram Chemical supplies cosmetic-grade material at ≥ 98.0% purity.
Our standard grade is cosmetic grade ≥ 98.0% (GC) with colorless, low-viscosity appearance and acid value ≤ 0.1 mg KOH/g. A COA is provided with every batch; TDS and a GHS English SDS are available via the document request form on this page.
Typical use level is 2–10%. It improves spreadability and sensory profile in face care, sun care and color cosmetics, solubilizes organic UV filters and pigments, and replaces cyclic silicones for natural-positioned formulations. It is also valued in cleansing oils for its clean rinse-off feel.
The minimum order quantity is 1 kg. Stock quantities typically ship within 5–7 working days; bulk production lots take 2–4 weeks. Final MOQ, pricing, and lead time are confirmed by email before ordering.
Email chaijing@marramchem.cn or call +86-15930139955 with your quantity and destination. We respond within 24 hours. COA, TDS, and a GHS English SDS are available via the document request form on this page.
Dioctyl Ether; Caprylyl Ether
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